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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 161.38, 222.78 and 106.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 161.38, 222.78 and 106.16 is: 146.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    161.38 : 222.78 = 106.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    161.38/222.78 = 106.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    161.38x = 222.78 × 106.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    161.38x = 23,650.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,650.32/161.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.55

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